Saha's Cup return timely

14 April 2012

Louis Saha is in line for a recall as Manchester United begin their defence of the FA Cup against Exeter on Saturday.

Sir Alex Ferguson hopes Saha can prove his fitness in time to face Liverpool at Anfield on 15 January to offer a solution to a striking crisis that will leave him without Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Ryan Giggs for the next month.

The United manager said: "Louis has progressed well in training so far but the next week will be very important for him."

Wayne Rooney will be available for the Anfield trip following the completion of his three-match suspension.

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